talking about personality types
B2 / Upper Intermediate | C1 / Advanced
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Lone wolf or social butterfly? Understanding personalities

General

With this lesson, students talk about personality types, revise adjectives to describe themselves and watch a video about how birth order affects a person. They also brainstorm why people change their personalities and discuss whether they agree with different opinions.

stative and active verbs
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

The things we want and the things we need (stative verbs)

General Grammar

In this lesson, students dive into the world of self-expression, watch an ad for a trading website and practise stative and active verbs. They also talk about their preferences and use the target vocabulary to describe people’s personalities.

financial crimes vocabulary
C1 / Advanced
Standard Lesson 75 min

Financial crimes

General Global Issues

In this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to financial crimes and watch a video about money laundering. They also discuss real cases of financial fraud, read a film synopsis and talk about their personal opinions.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Let’s be clear

General

In the first lesson, students learn to explain things with precision and to ask for clarification. In the second lesson, they use the functional language to express their points of view on a chosen topic.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
3 lessons

Getting things done

General

This lesson set focuses on ways to be productive letting students learn useful vocabulary and structures and practise them in multiple activities.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Practising Present Simple and Continuous

General Lifestyle

In the first lesson, students revise Present Simple and Present Continuous. In the second lesson, they practise the tenses in speaking using different contexts.

ESL lesson about spring
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Spring is in the air

General

This fun lesson contains various standalone activities that allow students to explore vocabulary to talk about spring, do a crossword puzzle and practise collocations with ‘green’. They can also discuss reasons for enjoying or disliking spring and practise phrasal verbs.

talking about personal boundaries
B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

From a pushover to your own boss

General

With this lesson, students talk about personal boundaries, watch a video with tips and practise vocabulary related to the topic. They also reflect upon responses to challenging situations and discuss different points of view.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

City and transport

General Grammar

In the first lesson, students talk about cities and learn quantifiers. In the second lesson, they talk about transport in cities using the quantifiers.

talking about money and finances
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Let’s talk money

General

With this speaking lesson, students talk about financial literacy, listen to excerpts from a podcast on the topic and discuss their experiences and perspectives. They also analyse money-related situations and come up with solutions.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Forming logical arguments

Business General Technology

In the first lesson of this set, students learn and practise conjunctions while talking about argumentation. Then, they further practise the conjunctions while using arguments to discuss some moral dilemmas.

B1 / Intermediate
3 lessons

Making comparisons

General

This lesson set provides opportunities to practise making comparisons and discuss interesting and relatable topics for intermediate learners.

compound nouns
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Mountain tops and rooftops (compound nouns)

General

In this curious lesson, students learn and practise compound nouns (e.g. sunlight, peanut butter, beach bar, etc.), discuss a funny ad to attract tourists to Sweden and create an ad for their country.

talking about culture shock
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Culture shock

General

With this speaking lesson, students talk about culture shock, share their perspectives and discuss what the experience of a foreign exchange student might be. They also watch a short video and practise vocabulary related to the topic.

speaking about misunderstandings
B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

How to deal with misunderstandings

Business General

With this speaking lesson, students discuss situations that might cause misunderstandings, watch a short and funny ad and analyse tips on how to avoid miscommunication.

C1 / Advanced
2 lessons

Talking about personal traits

General

The lessons in this set are connected by a common topic: students discuss how personality traits affect different areas of life.

opposite verbs
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Opposites attract

General

With this fun lesson, students practise opposite verbs, talk about themselves, read about “Opposite Day” and create scenarios where things are different from what they usually are.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

Talking about advantages and disadvantages

Business General Lifestyle Technology

In the first lesson, students learn language to talk about advantages and disadvantages. In the second lesson, they practise the target language while talking about a topic of interest.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Expressing opinions (B1)

General Lifestyle Technology

In the first lesson students learn and practise functional language useful when giving opinions. The language is then used in the second lesson to discuss different ideas.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
3 lessons

Getting to know new students (A2)

Business General

This lesson set is designed to give you an opportunity to learn more about your new beginner (A2) students: their work, hobbies, and experiences.

ESL lesson about dreams
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Dream on!

General

Explore the wonders of dreams in this lesson! Students dive into dream analysis, watch a video about the benefits of dreaming, practise vocabulary about sleep habits, and discuss the meanings of common dreams.

B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
2 lessons

Storytelling

General Grammar

The set was created to provide revision and practice of three past tenses (Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect) and let students practise storytelling.

ESL lesson on nepotism
C1 / Advanced | C2 / Proficiency
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

When familial meets professional

Business General

In this lesson, students reflect deeply on work-family dynamics, explore nuances of nepotism, and enrich vocabulary through engaging discussions. Students also listen to excerpts from a podcast to spark critical thinking.

vocabulary related to accommodation
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Hotel reviews

General

Engage students in conversations about different types of places to stay and their experiences! With this lesson, students practise vocabulary related to accommodation, watch videos and write hotel reviews.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

What if…? Talking about hypothetical situations

General Technology

The lessons in the set provide introduction to Second Conditional as well as plenty of controlled and free practice of the structure.

speaking lesson on generations
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate | B1 / Intermediate
Speaking Class 45 min / 60 min

Understanding generations

General

With this speaking lesson on generations, students will explore common stereotypes, share experiences, and enjoy a hilarious comedy video on how different generations behave at work.

B1 / Intermediate
2 lessons

Meeting people

Business General

Use this lesson set with your new students. First, students talk about the first week at a new job and about first impressions. Then, you can practise starting and maintaining conversations or talk about being good listeners and practise asking follow-up questions.

Valentine’s Day activities
B1 / Intermediate
Standard Lesson 45 min / 60 min

Valentine’s Day activities

General

Embark on a vocabulary journey discussing Valentine’s Day and relationships! Students talk about typical Valentine’s Day activities and some quotes, as well as about relationships and dating apps.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Describing flats and houses (using articles)

General Lifestyle

The lessons in the set are connected by the common topic of accommodation. Students have a chance to practise both the grammar acquired in the first lesson and the vocabulary learned in the following lessons.

transport vocabulary
A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Bike, bus or “bike bus”?

General Lifestyle

With this lesson, students explore and expand transport vocabulary, and dive into a cool discussion about the innovative “bike bus” idea through a fun video.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Asking and answering questions (Present and Past Simple)

General

Doing both lessons allows you to teach students to form questions, see them being used in real life and practise them in fun ways.

B1 / Intermediate
Critical Reading Club 30 min / 45 min

Why are podcasts so popular?

General

Students will discover the dynamic world of podcasts in this engaging lesson that explores genres of podcasts, enhances vocabulary, and sparks lively discussions!

irregular plural nouns
C2 / Proficiency
Standard Lesson 60 min

Theories and laws (irregular plurals)

General Grammar

With this lesson, students will enhance their scientific vocabulary, understand how to create and use irregular plural nouns and cultivate curiosity by engaging with an explainer video on scientific laws and theories.

A2 / Pre‐Intermediate
2 lessons

Agreeing and disagreeing with others

Business General Lifestyle Technology

This lesson set is designed not only to teach students how to agree and disagree with each other but also to have more practice while discussing a topic of your choice.

vocabulary to talk about higher education
B1 / Intermediate | B2 / Upper Intermediate
Standard Lesson 60 min

Is a degree worth it?

Business General

Engage your students in a discussion on the ins and outs of higher education. Explore education and career-related vocabulary and work on comprehension skills by watching a news report on the job market.

B2 / Upper Intermediate
3 lessons

Conversations for foodies

General

The set is perfect for food lovers and students who think that food is much more than nutrition.

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